There are too many scenario's to acccurately guess. Here is my "guess" though. 02-05 in GS, 06+ w/JCW to BS.

Craig Wilcox

 

I'd say within 2 weeks, they should announce what the decision is in the November Fastrack.

 

Man, this is going to be a tough 2 weeks to wait. confused:confused:

 

Well, I was wrong, November Fastrack was just posted a couple hours ago, no mention of it. The only thing that was mentioned was that the 02-05 JCW kit would remain on the Stock class exclusion list, which, I would have loved if they would have removed it but cetainly didn't expect it to be removed. I'd guess December fastrack will be out around the 2-3rd week in October. I heard from a board member a few days ago that it was going to be within 2-3 weeks, so, that would put it 1.5-2.5 weeks. :-)

Craig

 

w/jcw Man, did I nail that on the head or what?!?!?!?

Of course, I had to edit the w/JCW though.:smile::smile:

 

Come on Craig, it wasn't THAT hard to tell...

Since he still didn't say it, it's not "official" in the Fastrack yet, but Ron Bauer posted what can be construed as "official" on the www.scca.org Forums:
http://www.scca.org/garage/forum/for...13&KW=ronbauer

For those getting really happy, you have a little bit of a reason, but just be aware, they haven't determined what to bring down yet. Seeing as how that lone Mazdaspeed Protege, with a yet determined good driver ran faster than ALL MINI Cooper S's, may come down.
But, it's better to have close competition than to get tossed to the wolves.


Brian

 

Brian:

I thought they removed all recommendations to move cars in the October Fastrack?

Jake

 

Woot.

Can't wait to order. Just another month.

 

Maybe not for you, but, with what we experienced last year, I was happy to have guessed at least in the ballpark this year.

Craig

 

Has anyone heard any more on the '06 JCW officially going to BS? I haven't seen anything in Fastrack.

I'm a current WRX owner who just got on the waiting list to order a MCS and am contemplating options. The Rex is my daily driver and a competitive SM car (the driver still needs work though). Luckily my commute to work is fairly short (and enjoyable) as it is definitely not a road trip car anymore. The thought of running a JCW in BS is appealing. I'd like to move more towards the daily drivability end of the scale on the MINI. A year or two down the road, I want to get a 2nd car to track/AutoX (probably an older 911) and will keep the MINI as the daily driver. So, I'm not sure that I want to go mod happy and be in SM. I am AutoXing mostly for fun. I'm not shooting for Nationals but also don't want to be getting my butt handed to me in SM every time out. I want my cake and eat it too, dang-gummit.

Anyway, anyone heard anything more on the '06 JCW?

 

OK, I answered my own question by searching a little more diligently (newb!). I missed the announcement in the Dec. Fastrack. It may be fun to play around in BS this year. I may come back with additional questions on wheels and tires as I haven't found a set of Hoosiers or Kumho's that would fit the JCW 17's but I better search around some more first. Thanks.

 

Wharf, don't bother with B Stock where the car won't be competitive. Your best bet to have a near top car right out of the box would be STX with the JCW now that it's allowed there. Get the car without the LSD, add a Quaife in, get front camber plates, buy wheels and tires, and you'll have a car easily capable of winning STX locally and possibly doing VERY well Nationally.

The factory LSD doesn't compare to a Quaife. However, if you REALLY want to do it on the cheap, get the LSD from the factory and summer tires, and the car is set!

How competitive you want to be certainly depends on the amount of money you want to spend. But, the car doesn't need an aftermarket suspension, and with 40 extra horses, it won't need too much engine work either.

This, IMO, would be your best bet to just buy the car ready to go AND be competitive.

Brian

 

Hi, my name is John and I've been addicted to R-compounds for 2 years now. My pocketbook and I both know that this behavior is self-destructive but I can't seem to shake it.

It would be a lot of fun to play around with the 'ole Suby boys and girls. Not having to trailer the Hoosiers, swap tires, adjust the suspension... would be nice. I could sleep in a bit!

Hmmmm, a lot to think about. Well, I have a couple months to ponder before my name comes up to order. Thanks for the input Brian.